Day 30 - Psalm 121
Have you ever climbed a mountain and looked out at the view below? It is breathtaking, you can see everything for miles around.
Psalm 121 is called a song of ascents, there are 15 of them from psalm 120-134 and these were sung by Hebrew pilgrims on their way up to Jerusalem and mount Zion.
This psalm is reminding them, as they climb a mountain, to lift up their eyes and see where their help comes from. Not the sacred mountain or city of Jerusalem, but the Lord, the maker of heaven and earth.
The rest of the psalm speaks of God as a watchman, it is as if the Lord is at the top of the mountain looking out for miles around watching over you, seeing where you go and what you do and making sure you are protected and safe, He stands ready to help at any moment.
“Help!” Is probably my most frequently prayed prayer, and often is all we know how to pray, or even need to pray.
The Lord is our helper and he will rescue us.
He is good at watching over us, the psalmist says:
As He watches, He doesn’t take a nap break (v4)
When things get heated, he is your shade and comfort (v5)
Day and night He keeps watch to keep you from harm. (v6)
He watches over you not just now but for the rest of your life (v7)
Whether you are near to him, or far from him, He never stops watching, caring and helping you. (v8)
Think it over / Meditate on:
Where do you go for help when you need it? Do you go to God?
Spend some time reflecting on God watching over your life, what comfort does that bring?
Try to memorise verse 1, next time you see a view, or climb a mountain remember where your help comes from.
Do you need help right now? Pray that simple prayer “HELP!” And wait to see what God does.
Ben
Ben Parsons - Lead Pastor, Sutton Central location